The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with some questions about the wide receiver position. Outside of Justin Jefferson, there are questions where they are going to get production from.
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Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) takes part in drills during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Jordan Addison will be suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season for Minnesota. Some other names on the Vikings roster at the wide receiver position include Jalen Nailor, Tai Felton, Lucky Jackson, and Thayer Thomas. Well, there is a very good chance that Minnesota potentially finds a trade partner to find another wide receiver before the 2025 NFL season begins.
Minnesota Vikings Rumored To Trade For Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver Adam Thielen
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Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) goes in motion against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
After the Carolina Panthers third preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, there are some roster decisions that the Panthers are going to have to make well. Wide receiver Adam Thielen used to play for the Vikings and there is a chance that Carolina may not keep him around.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Friday morning,
“Vikings have inquired about trading for Panthers WR Adam Thielen, per league sources. With WR Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Thielen could wind up starting opening night for the Vikings if they can complete the trade.”
Thielen is 35 years old. He can still produce at the NFL level. In 10 games with Carolina during the 2024 NFL season, Thielen caught 48 passes for 615 yards receiving and five touchdowns, along with averaging 12.8 yards per reception. He was also targeted 62 times. It would benefit both for Carolina and Thielen to make this potential deal with the Vikings.
Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy would benefit from having him on the roster. Thielen played for the Vikings from 2014 to 2022 before joining Carolina in 2023. This will be his 12th season in the NFL.
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